Padua
Padua
Padua (pronunciation: /ˈpædjuə/; Italian: Padova [ˈpaːdova]) is a city and comune in Veneto, northern Italy. It is not a medical term, but it is home to the University of Padua, which hosts the oldest anatomical theatre in the world, built in 1594.
History
Padua has been the setting for many advances in medicine and science. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 and is among the earliest universities in the world. It is where the famous anatomist and physician Andreas Vesalius studied and later taught.
Medicine in Padua
The University of Padua's medical school is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the world. It has been a center for medical research and education for centuries. The Anatomical Theatre of Padua, built in 1594, is the oldest surviving anatomy theatre in the world.
Notable People
- Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564), a Belgian anatomist and physician, is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy. He is best known for his work De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body).
- William Harvey (1578–1657), an English physician, made seminal contributions to anatomy and physiology. He was the first known physician to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped to the body by the heart.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Padua
- Wikipedia's article - Padua
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